. >>> susan rice is speaking out. she's defending the comments she made in the aftermath of the september 11th terrorist attack in benghazi. rice had suggested that the attack were sparked by that anti-muslim film. but new information is showing it was more likely a pre-meditated assault. she insists she was relying solely on information provided by u.s. intelligence agencies and she says she made it clear it was preliminary. she says this to one of her harshest critics. take a listen. >> i have great respect for senator mccain and his service to our country. i always have and i always will. i do think that some of the statements he's made about me have been unfounded, but i look forward to having the opportunity at the appropriate time to discuss all of this with him. >> rice went on to say that she believes everyone, especially intelligence officials, were working in good faith to provide the best assessment of the events in benghazi to the american people. >>> less than a month after being re-elected, illinois cong